Asteriods? or Asteriods Deluxe?

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I have a chance to purchase either, can't afford both. What would you do? Both are in amazing condition. I am really torn here, looking forward to hearing what you guys would do.

I am sure some have been in the same situation.
 
AD is the better game IMHO. I've had both... currently have Asteroids... and I miss my AD.
 
If you've never played AD and your love of the game is from the original, stay with the original. I am one of the few who can't stand AD....
 
Asteroids is my favorite, But I enjoy playing Deluxe more. The blacklight setup in the Deluxe is awesome. I would be torn if I had to choose.
 
Sorry, not a close call for me. Had both, but just keeping the AD....
 
AD is prettier with the 3D effect. You can get an asteroids PCB and play it in the AD cab with an adapter.

Bill
 
Take out a loan and get both ;)

If you get one now, you will want the other one sooner or later...

I know, I have both and I love them both...

But... if you were to only get one now, get the AD as they are less abundant. It should be easy to find an original Asteroids later on if you want one.
 
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I saw an Asteroids deluxe in person this week at Superbee4406's house and I fell in love with it instantly. It has officially made the top of my want list. I love the black light effect and the illusion it gives that you can reach into the screen and touch the asteroids in the background. That was the first time I had ever seen one actually working condition.
 
I had the same decision and went with AD, because it plays better. As someone else said, an adapter lets you play Asteroids in it. I suspect you are looking at uprights and AD does have cooler artwork and the backlight. Even without the cool artwork, backlight, etc. in the cabarets, I still chose AD.

Scott C.
 
What I like is that with AD you can hold down the fire button an concentrate on thrust, etc...
 
For the home AD wins as the game is more skill based. Asteroids is easy and slow but the cabinet is an icon. I owned both and would buy the AD again if it was around.
 
I love my Deluxe. I had both, but AD won in the fit and finish category. Please excuse the drunken blur.

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Between the two AD FTW

AD looks better, plays better (shields beat HS) and as someone else stated, it has longevity due to the difficulty factor.

btw that game room shot -- even though it's blurry -- is awesome! Love the space station window look... !!
 
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